This study explored how community health workers (CHWs) can strengthen Somalia’s health system in the face of conflict, disease outbreaks, and limited healthcare services. It found that CHWs have helped improve access to care, supported maternal health services, and played an important role during the COVID-19 response. However, their impact is limited by inconsistent training, … [Read more...] about The role of community health workers in strengthening health system resilience in Somalia
What Will It Cost? A New Costing Matrix for Community Health Worker Programs
This study developed a simple costing tool to help governments and organizations plan and budget for community health worker (CHW) programs. When tested in Bangladesh and South Sudan, the tool identified important funding gaps, including salaries, training, supervision, career development, and work resources. The findings show that relatively modest investments could strengthen … [Read more...] about What Will It Cost? A New Costing Matrix for Community Health Worker Programs
Associations Between Community Health Worker Capacity and Stunting Reduction Efforts in South Central Timor, Indonesia
This study examined what helps community health workers play a stronger role in reducing childhood stunting in one district of Indonesia. It found that community health workers who had received training, had stronger skills, and had worked for longer were more effective in supporting stunting prevention. The findings highlight the importance of providing regular training and … [Read more...] about Associations Between Community Health Worker Capacity and Stunting Reduction Efforts in South Central Timor, Indonesia
Barangay Health Workers’ Perceived Factors that Affect Performance in Health Service Delivery in Five Upland Municipalities of Cavite
This study in the Philippines looked at what helps and what hinders the work of barangay health workers, who are key volunteers in local health services. It found that they are highly committed and actively involved in community health activities, but many face challenges such as limited pay, personal financial strain, lack of supplies, and competing family responsibilities. … [Read more...] about Barangay Health Workers’ Perceived Factors that Affect Performance in Health Service Delivery in Five Upland Municipalities of Cavite
Perceived barriers, facilitators, and workforce recommendations from community health workers in Nebraska
This study in Nebraska explored the experiences of community health workers and the challenges and supports that affect their work. Through group discussions with 65 workers, it found that they face many barriers, including language difficulties, lack of transport, financial problems in communities, heavy workloads, unclear job roles, and low pay. At the same time, good … [Read more...] about Perceived barriers, facilitators, and workforce recommendations from community health workers in Nebraska